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Barrister specialising in neighbour disputes told to demolish home extension that his neighbours hated

Extension to Hampstead home of 5 St Andrew's Hill property barrister Philip Galway-Cooper is branded "not lawful".

26 March 2014 13:30

What your Instructions say Vs. what they mean

A guide to what instructing solicitors are really telling barristers.

26 March 2014 09:25

Flight MH370 conspiracy theory barrister used to be an immigration judge

Barrister who claims Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 was shot down by the Chinese previously held position as an Immigration Appeal Judge.

25 March 2014 10:24

Wannabe barrister in ‘discuss my briefs’ plea for love

Bar hopeful's "rush-hour crush" fails to charm.

25 March 2014 09:46

Student’s vac scheme acceptance email is so bad that firm withdraws offer

Law student blows chances with terribly misguided email.

24 March 2014 15:51

9 classic ‘If I knew’ articles that you may have missed

In anticipation of this evening’s ‘If I knew’ Q&A at Inner Temple, the Legal Cheek...

24 March 2014 11:07

Solicitors are UK’s 44th happiest professionals

Out of 274 occupations survey by government, 'solicitor' is in the top 50 the most satisfying.

24 March 2014 09:20

‘Teaching is the most important thing I’ve done to improve my work as a lawyer’

When his bid to work himself up from the bottom of a supermarket chain stalled, Laurie Anstis decided to reconsider his early views on university education and pursue a career as a solicitor.

21 March 2014 11:56

Stuttering BBC legal drama Silk is axed

Third series of BAFTA-winning Inns of Court drama will be its last.

21 March 2014 09:58

Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer Barry Roux: the hip hop parodies

Televised murder trial turns South African barrister into cult figure.

21 March 2014 09:12